Clay of Hampshire 

There was an impressive building called Clay Hall here at one time relating to the family.

1178. Stephano de Clay and a number of others  witness to a charter of Winton. (Documents of Early England  1070 - 1204  vol. 8).

1186 - 1193. Roberto de Clees witness along with 11 others regarding a confirmation in a Portsmouth Deed. (Hampshire Charter Document number 05960123).

1200. Stephani de Clay and a number of others  witness to Simon de Petrager being admitted to the vicarage of Hurstbourne. (Documents of Early England 1070 - 1204).

1217. May 18th.  Complaint against William de Cleye and Richard Abbot of St Edmunds. (Ref.- PC2023).

1217. Nov. 28th. Complaint that Philip le Cleye and John le Cleye with others assaulted a man at Le Wee.  Southampton. (Ref.- PC2023).

1256. Charter of Henry de la Claie concerning lands in Allington .County Hampshire. (Ref.- Notices of the Ellises of England and Scotland page 161).

1299. Quitclaim by Christine de la Cleye widow of Gilbert the Marshall of right to certain tenements in Lymington. (Ref.- Hampshire Archives 29M82/78).

1317. Dec.1st.. York. Complaint by Richard de Stratton that over 20 men including Philip le Cleye and John le Cley assaulted him and his brother at lee Wee . Southampton. (Ref.- PC2022).

1337. May 6th. Nicholas de Verford. Bailiff in the hundred of Redbridge has caused extension to tenements of a number of tenants including Julianna atte Cleye. (Ref.- Testwood Deeds. IM31/7).

1352. March 25th. William Cley of Sway. Swartelynghide mentioned in a document. (Ref.- Phillips 29M82/142).

1355. John Cley held a shop in  Saddlers Row Winchester. Hampshire for 8 shillings rent.  (Ref.- Survey of Winchester Part 1).

1381. Poll Tax. Willemus Clay of Lymington and his wife taxed 4d and Isabella Cley taxed 4d.- (The National Archives Ref.- E179/173/39).

1493. Jan. 16th.  Concerning land in Sway. Swartelynghide near to the land of John Cley. (Hampshire Archives 29M82/133).

1537. Thomas Clay dwelling at Southampton. Hampshire bequests in Will of Sir Henry Henle. - to Roger and John Clay my brothers all my gowns. 

1555. Will and Inventory of Thomas Clay of North Stoneham. Hampshire. (Hampshire Record Office Ref.- 1555U/14).

1557. Will and Inventory of Charles Claye of Itchen Stoke. Hampshire. Vicar. - To his  brother Humfrey Cley £3  to his brother William Clay 20 shillings. (Hampshire Record Office Ref.- 1558U/047).

1587. Edward Clay of Kingsgate Street. Shoemaker took a  40 year lease at 5 shillings rent of the tenement, house and garden.  (Ref.- Survey of Medieval Winchester).

1590. John Clay taxed in Alverstoke Lay Subsidy. Portsdown Division.- (TNA Ref.- E179/174/445).

1654. Jan.1st. Sister Margaret Paule in the 22 years of her age made her vows. Confessour  Father Daniel Clay, and Sister Elizabeth Timpely in the 25 years of her age made her vows Father Daniel Clay receiving the profession. (Ref.- Franciscan Nuns and Friars page 142)

1674. Surrender by Henry Pryor for use of Richard Clay and Joan his wife of a close called Wood Close and 3 closes with a messuage in West Meon. Hampshire. (Hampshire Record Office Ref.- 53M63/23).

1705. Jan.12th. Portsmouth. List of names on the ship "Resolution" John Clay.  Steward age 40.  Captain Gallaway.  (Slave ship for the Royal Africa Company).

1729. Sept. Marriage Licence. Richard Clay of Hambledon. Husbandman. Bachelor and Frances Mitchel of the same spinster at St Maurice Winchester. (Allegations for Marriage Licences Hampshire). 

1746. May 31st. Marriage Licence. William Clay of HMS Royal George mariner and Mary Leves of Alverstoke spinster.

1764. Settlement Exam of Jeremiah Clay weaver of Fordingbridge. Hampshire born Freshford. Somerset apprenticed age 10 at Freshford but ran away after 4 years now has wife Sarah and child Phoebe.(Hamps Ref.- 20M83/PO19/5).

1780. Feb.15th. Marriage Licence. William Clay of Gosport and HMS Victory age 21 Bachelor and Mary Barnett age 21 of Gosport spinster  at Gosport.

1780. Settlement Exam of James Butt of West Meon who rented a piece of land from Richard Clay for 1 guinea a year. (Hampshire Record Office Ref.- 53M63/163/2).

1786. Settlement Exam of Sarah Clay widow born Wilton. Wiltshire she married Jeremiah Clay he died 3 years ago. (Hamps Ref.- 20M83/PO19/28).

1791. Will of Betty Clay widow of Lymington. Hampshire. Brother Benjamin Bailey of London, Neice Betty Bailey. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/1211/229).

1793. July 22nd. Winchester. On Tuesday at the Castle of this City was held the General Quarter Sessions of the County. Richard Clay was indicted for a felony at Hinton Ampner in Hampshire. (Hampshire Chronicle).

1794. July 7th. Committed to the County Gaol. Mary Clay for stealing linen from Mr Joseph Hill at Whickham with whom she lived as servant. (Hampshire Chronicle).

1794. Aug. 4th. To be imprisoned at Brideswell. - Mary Clay for stealing sundry articles from Mr Hall's at the Kings Head. Wickham where she lived as chambermaid. Sentenced to 6 months and fined 1 shilling. (Hampshire Chronicle).

1794. Bond for maintenance of the base child of Sarah Clay single woman of West Meon by John Tull jnr father labourer. (Hampshire Record Office Ref.- 53M63/140/19).

1795. Inventory of the goods of widow Clay of West Meon parish. (Hampshire Record Office Ref.- 53M63/149).

1798. Oct. 25th. Marriage Licence. John Clay of the 55th Regiment of Foot quartered at Winchester. Private age 30 Bachelor and Dorothy Silcock of St Thomas, Winchester age 21 Spinster. (Ref.- Allegations for Marriage Licences in Hampshire).

1799. April 29th. Christopher Clay now serving on His Majesty's ship "Trumpet" bequeath all goods,  chattels, estate whatsoever to my wife Sarah Clay now residing at Forton near Gosport. (Admiralty).

1812. May 31st. The partnership between John Clay and Henry Shephard of Portsea. Brushmakers has been dissolved by mutual consent.  All persons having any demand on the late Clay and Shepard contact John Clay of Lion Terrace. (London Gazette page 1446 + 1447).

1814-78. William Clay. Regiment 57th Foot. Born Winchester. (TNA Ref.- WO76/505/69).

1816. July 1st.  Auction. Clay's Estate in the parish of Empshott in Hampshire comprising Clay's Barn and yard and 33 acres. (Hampshire Chronicle).

1819. Lease of Clay's Farm. East Worldham. (Hampshire Archives Ref.- 39M89/E/B15).

1824. Charles Clay born Hampshire age 12 drummer  to serve in the Royal Marines. Portsmouth. (TNA Ref.- ADM/157/381/175).

1825. Clay Hall. Gosport Hampshire occupants William and Sarah Seymour. (TNA Ref.- HO17/49/121).

1828. John Clay. Toy Dealer. Lion Terrace. Portsea. (Ref.- Pigot's Directory).

1829. Joseph Clay of Portsea pipemaker mentioned in a Deed concerning the Trustees of the Meeting House. (Isle of Wight Record Office Ref.- AC2003/13.8).

1830. June 8th. William Clay. Ensign 37th Hampshire Regiment of Foot. 1839. Feb.15th. Captain. Embedded for Foreign Service. (Annual Militia List page 88).

1833. Richard Clay born Hampshire age 20 to serve in the Royal Marines. Portsmouth. (TNA Ref.- ADM/157/351/305).

1841. Particulars and valuations of Clay's Farm. (Hampshire Archives Ref.- 39M89E/B188+189).

1842. Joseph Clay born Hampshire age 20 served in the Royal Marines at Portsmouth discharged 1860 as an invalid. (TNA Ref.- ADM157/425/263).

1849. Joseph Clay of Portsea commercial traveller witness to the conveyance of the Meeting House to be used as a school. (Isle of Wight Record Office. Ref.- AC2003/13.9).

1851. Catlalogue of farming stock on Clay's Farm. Neatham near Alton.( Hampshire Archives Ref.- 39M89/E/B74/1-2).

1853. Charles John Clay born Hampshire age 14 drummer Royal Marines . Portsmouth. Discharged 1854 invalid. (TNA Ref.- ADM153/393/25).

1862. Nov. 22nd. On the 20th married Louisa daughter of Mr John Clay of Richmond Place. Portsea to Mr W. G. Diver of Landport. (Hampshire Advertiser).

1864. Admiralty Records. John Plowright married Charlotte Amelia Clay at Kent Street Chapel. Portsea. Hampshire - recorded for the Royal Navy's Widows Pension. (TNA Ref.- ADM13/71/505).

1869. Oct. 23rd. Robbery at Alverstoke. Two men were charged with stealing 3 fowls the property of George Clay at Fareham. Major Clay lives at Catisfield Lodge near Fareham. The men were caught by the policeman who took the fowls to Major Clay. They were sentenced to prison with hard labour. (Hampshire Telegraph).

1887. Oct.1st. Charles Clay beer retailer and ex policeman was involved with some people in a horse racing dispute resulting in a case of assault by Mr Moore horse watcher on George Kirk. He pushed Mr Kirk in the duckpond and said to Clay hold my watch while I go in the water and he pushed Kirk's head under and said that's a good wash. Mr Clay was in the police force and left it 4 years ago and his character was marked good. The prisoners were committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions. (Hampshire Advertiser).

1887. William Henry Clay born Alverstoke. Gosport. Hampshire joined the Royal Marines at Portsmouth in 1864 age 14  discharged 1887 reason invalided. (TNA Ref.- ADM157/1892/17).

1889. Reginald Stanley Clay born 1868 at Portsea. Southampton son of John Clay of Finsbury Park. London. Accountant admitted to Cambridge University.

1890. Clay's Farm. (Hampshire Archives Ref.- 39M89/E/B190 and Plan giving field names and acreage 39M89/E/B400). - Clay's Farm. Clay's Lane. East Worldham. Alton. Hampshire. GU34 3AD.

1891. Aug. 6th. Southampton Police Court. There were drunken soldiers yelling and singing on the streets of Southampton and Head Constable Clay said the situation was difficult as they were very short handed. (Southern Echo).

1892. Dec.17th. Presentation to Mr Phillip S. Clay late Chief Constable of Southampton and now holding a similar position at Nottingham. The residents of Southampton in appreciation of his good work presented him with an inscribed silver tea and coffee service also thanks were given to Mrs Clay. Mr Clay was also Chairman of the Southampton Philharmonic Society. (Southampton Newspaper Report).

1922. Sept. 8th. Workhouse Inmates Entertained.- For 23 years Mr W. M. Clay of Alverstoke has entertained the inmates of the Alverstoke House of Industry. (Hampshire Telegraph).

1922. 362 British Red Cross War Service Medals were presented to members of the Hampshire branch including Dorothy Pelham Clay. (Newspaper Report).

1936. Sept. 24. Wedding of Interest. Chief Scout's daugter Hon. Betty Baden-Powell was married to Mr Gervas Charles Robert Clay eldest son of Mr and Mrs Gerard Arden Clay of Albury. Surrey Mr Ralph Clay was best man. (Ref.- The Womans World Newspaper).

Alverstoke Parish Register. 1559. (A few extracts).

William son of John Cley baptised 4th May 1572.

Alice daughter of John Cley baptised 16th Jan.1575.

John Clay son of John Cley baptised last day of May 1578.

John son of John Cley baptised 28th May1580.

John Clay buried 28th May 1580.

Agnes daughter of John Cley baptised 10th Dec.1581.

Elizabeth daughter of John Cley baptised 19th Sept.1585.

Robert son of John Cley baptised 25th May 1589.

Jane daughter of John and Mary Clay baptised 13th June 1779

James son of John and Mary Clay baptised 2nd Sept.1781.

James son of John and Mary Clay buried 1784.

James son of John and Mary Clay baptised 19th June 1785.

John son of John and Mary Clay baptised 13th April 1788.

1851 Census. Alverstoke. Hampshire.

King Street.

Mary Ann Clay age 35  Seamans Wife      Born  Hambledon. Hampshire.

Amelia Clay age  14  Daughter  Scholar   Born  Portsmouth.  Hampshire.

Charles Clay age 10  Son   Scholar               Born  Portsea.  Hampshire.

Emma Clay age  5   Daughter   Scholar      Born  Portsmouth.  Hampshire.

William Clay age   0   Son                                   Born  Gosport.  Hampshire.

1851 Census. West Meon. Hampshire.

Joseph Clay age 59  Highway Labourer   Born  West Tisted. Hampshire.

Elizabeth Clay age  60  Wife                           Born  Bramdean.  Hampshire.

Henry Clay age  22  Son  Ag Lab.                  Born  West Meon.  Hampshire.

1851 Census. West Meon. Hampshre.

Nicholas Clay age 36  Ag Lab  Born  West Meon. Hampshire.

Charlotte Clay age  25  Wife Born  Alresford.  Hampshire.

Fanny Clay age  1   Daughter  Born  West Meon . Hampshire.

1851 Census. West Meon. Hampshire.

David Clay age 31  Ag Lab.               Born  West Meon. Hampshire.

Phoebe Clay age  26   Wife              Born  East Meon. Hampshire.

Emma Clay age  5   Daughter          Born  East Meon. Hampshire.

Sarah Clay age  3   Daughter           Born West Meon. Hampshire.

Susannah Clay age  0   Daughter  Born  West Meon.Hampshire.        

1851 Census. West Meon. Hampshire.

Thomas Clay age 28  Widower  Ag Lab   Born  West Meon. Hampshire.

Elizabeth Clay age   5   Daughter                Born  Exton. Hampshire.

Elizabeth Clay age   68  Mother                  Born  Boxgrove. Sussex..

1851 Census. West Meon. Hampshire.

Charles Clay age 25  Ag Lab   Born  West Meon. Hampshire.

Ann Clay age  23  Wife              Born  Alresford. Hampshire.

Louisa Clay age  1   Daughter   Born  West Meon. Hampshire.,

Josiah Clay age   0   Son               Born  West Meon.Hampshire.

1851 Census. West Meon. Hampshire.

Frederick Clay age 17  Ag Lab. Servant  Born  West Meon. Hampshire.

Living with Pullinger Family.

1851 Census. Portsea. Hampshire.

Lion Terrace.

John Clay age 57  Unmarried  Master Pipe Maker  Born  Portsea. Hampshire.

Anne Clay age  21  Daughter  Family Duties               Born  Potrsea. 

Josiah Clay age  18   Son   Shopman                                  Born  Portsea.

William Clay age 15  Son  Apprentice                              Born Portsea.

Henry Clay age 13   Son  Apprentice                                Born Portsea.

Edmund Clay age 11  Son  Scholar                                    Born Portsea.

1 Servant age 19.

1851 Census. Portsea. Hampshire.

Queen Street.

Joseph Clay age 50  Clerk Commercial  Salesman              Born  Portsea. Hampshire.

Sarah Clay age  48   Wife   Staymaker                                          Born Portsea. 

Sarah M. A. Clay  age 17   Daughter  Milliner                          Born Portsea.

Joseph W. Clay age  15   Son  Unemployed                               Born Portsea.

Samuel J. Clay age  14     "    Apprentice  Bankers  Clerk    Born Portsea.

Lucy C. Clay age 11   Daughter   Scholar                                    Born Portsea.

Charlotte A. Clay age  9   Daughter  Scholar                            Born Portsea.

1 Servant.

1851 Census. Portsea. Hampshire.

St James Street.

John Clay age 41  Dock Labourer.  Greenwich Pensioner  Born  Leicester.

Hannah  Clay age  32  Wife   Born  Barton Stacey. Hampshire.

1851 Census. Portsea. Hampshire.

Grosvenor Street.

Thomas Clay age 30  Cabinet Maker   Born Brighton. Sussex.

Maria Clay age   28                                        Born  Southampton. Hampshire.

Patience Clay age    20                                 Born  Portsea. Hampshire.

Ellen Clay age   6  Grandaughter            Born  Southampton. Hampshire.

Thomas Clay age  4  Grandson                Born  Oxton.  Middlesex.

1851 Census. Portsea. Hampshire.

Broughton Terrace.

Mary Ann Clay age 17  Servant  Born  Southsea. Hampshire.

Living with  Wellington Family.

1851 Census. Portsea. Hampshire.

Trafalgar Street.

Elizabeth Clay age 83  Widow  Parish Relief  Mother in Law   Born  Portsmouth. Hampshire.

Living with Samuel and Catherine Cox.

1851 Census. Portsmouth. Hampshire.

St Nicholas Street.

James Clay age 34  Bricklayer       Born  Hambleden. Hampshire.

Lucy Clay age 28   Wife                     Born  Portsmouth.  Hampshire.

Caroline Clay age  1    Daughter   Born  Portsmouth.

3 Lodgers.

1851 Census. Hambledon. Hampshire.

Hog Lane.

Thomas Clay age 53  Widower  Gardener  Born Hambledon. Hampshire.

George Clay age  19  Son  Gardener              Born Hambledon.

Pamela Clay age  20  Daughter                          Born Hambledon.

Elizabeth Clay age  16  Daughter                     Born Hambledon.

1851 Census. Hambledon. Hampshire.

Sarah Clay age 74 Widow  Forrmaly Laundress    Born  Waltham. Hampshire.

1 Lodger age 22.

1851 Census. Cheriton. Hampshire.

Richard Clay age 45  Ag Lab   Born  West Meon. Hampshire.

Phillipa Clay age   45   Wife     Born  Peggum.  Sussex.

2 Lodgers.

1851 Census. Bramdean. Hampshire.

William Clay age 40  Ag Lab   Born  West Meon. Hampshire.

1851 Census. Newchurch. Hampshire.

Mary Clay age 52 Mother in Law   Born  Portsea. Hampshire.

Louisa  Clay age 9  Sister in Law      Born Portsea.

1881 Census. Aldershot. Hampshire.

Elizabeth Clay age 27 Soldiers  Wife   Born  Oxford

Lizzie E. Clay age  11 Daughter              Born  Battersea. Surrey.

Henry G. Clay age  9  Son                           Born  Dover. Kent.

1911 Census. South Farnborough. Hampshire.

The Hermitage.

Violet Clay age 40   married   Born Chatham. Kent.

Violet M. N. Clay age 15  Daughter  Student Born Camberley. Surrey.

Charles M. Clay age 9 Son  Student  Born Limia. India.

(Violet Miriam Nightingale Clay born 1895 in Camberley. Surrey daughter of Colonel Charles Herbert Clay and his wife Violet Harriet Clay nee Nightingale).

(Violet Miriam Nightingale Clay married Lord Francis William Lawrence Venables Vernon 9th Baron of Sudbury Hall. Derbyshire in 1915.